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CHURN: POOR CAT CURLS UP ON BROAD STREET
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A display in the window of the newly opened Poor Cat Designs. (Photo by Rebecca Desfosse. Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE The story of Poor Cat Designs begins withContinue reading "CHURN: POOR CAT CURLS UP ON BROAD STREET"
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December 4th, 2012 @ 12pm
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RED BANK: JR.’S SIZZLES AFTER HOURS
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The after-hours crowd packs Jr.’s on a recent Saturday night.  (Photos by Dan Natale. Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE Without fanfare, but with a fair amount of merriment, aContinue reading "RED BANK: JR.’S SIZZLES AFTER HOURS"
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November 15th, 2012 @ 10am
LACROSSE STORE TAKES AIM AT BROAD STREET
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Lacrosse Unlimited plans to take the space at far right in the building above, formerly tenanted by Hip & Humble Home.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A fast-growing,Continue reading "LACROSSE STORE TAKES AIM AT BROAD STREET"
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October 25th, 2012 @ 9am
REBRANDED RED BANK TOUTS ITS COOL
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RiverCenter unveiled its new marketing campaign Thursday night at the Count Basie Theatre; below, branded squishy balls. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Not that there ever was, literally,Continue reading "REBRANDED RED BANK TOUTS ITS COOL"
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October 5th, 2012 @ 10am
HIGH-END USED CARS VROOM INTO RED BANK
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A luxury used-car lot that opened last month at Maple Avenue and Broad Street in Red Bank features pricey vehicles, including the Bentley GT Speed shown here, tagged at $120,000.Continue reading "HIGH-END USED CARS VROOM INTO RED BANK"
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October 3rd, 2012 @ 10am
HAIRCUTS, JUICE, RUGS AND OTHER CHURNAGE
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Robinson Hernandez cuts a customer’s hair at Red Bank House of Fades earlier this week. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Some updates from the continual swirl of comingsContinue reading "HAIRCUTS, JUICE, RUGS AND OTHER CHURNAGE"
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September 28th, 2012 @ 9am
FOR CONTRACTORS, AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY
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On a stroll through downtown Red Bank Thursday, redbankgreen found an unusual amount of renovation work underway. Some of it, like the conversion of the former Ashes Cigar Bar atContinue reading "FOR CONTRACTORS, AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY"
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September 21st, 2012 @ 7am
RED BANK CHURN: FOAM AND A FEATHER
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Jeff Bonham plans to open the 15th store in his mattress chain in the former Surray Luggage space next month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A five-month-old vacancyContinue reading "RED BANK CHURN: FOAM AND A FEATHER"
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September 20th, 2012 @ 9am
THAT’S THUMB BUSINESS THEY’VE GOT THERE
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A sample flip book – played through three times – by Flipping Fun, which has opened a studio in Red Bank.  By STACIE FANELLI Dance a jig, kiss a lover, do theContinue reading "THAT’S THUMB BUSINESS THEY’VE GOT THERE"
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September 14th, 2012 @ 8am
THIRD GENERATION SETS UP SHOP IN MALL
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Sandi Vilacoba demonstrates a core-strengthening device in her new Pilates studio at the Fair Haven Shopping Center. Below, Vilacoba and her grandmother, Ofelia Schwarz, who owns the center. (Photos byContinue reading "THIRD GENERATION SETS UP SHOP IN MALL"
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September 11th, 2012 @ 12pm
COLORFUL FUN FOR KIDS ON MONMOUTH
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Marissa Porskievies squirts a sampling of primary colors into a palette at her store’s “paint station.” (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge.) By STACIE FANELLI Marissa Porskievies envisions her newContinue reading "COLORFUL FUN FOR KIDS ON MONMOUTH"
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September 7th, 2012 @ 2pm
BBQ JOINT EYES WEST SIDE; TEMPLE EXPANDS
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The former home of Red Bank Pizza, on North Bridge Avenue, has been vacant for nearly two years. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Is it just wishful thinking,Continue reading "BBQ JOINT EYES WEST SIDE; TEMPLE EXPANDS"
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August 23rd, 2012 @ 10am
CONSIGNMENT DEAL MEANS SHORT VACANCY
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Greene Street Consignment plans to open its eighth store at 40 Broad Street in Red Bank, former home of Funk and Standard, by mid-September. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T.Continue reading "CONSIGNMENT DEAL MEANS SHORT VACANCY"
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August 22nd, 2012 @ 7am
CHURN: SPA, DRESS SHOP AND BLINDS
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With her new spa on Broad Street, Alla Shapiro now has two salons in the Woodhouse Day Spa chain. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD In this edition ofContinue reading "CHURN: SPA, DRESS SHOP AND BLINDS"
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August 2nd, 2012 @ 12pm
JA, YOU CAN GET A REAL DANISH HERE
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The Danish flag and lighting fixtures add to the atmosphere of the industrial space in the Galleria. (Photos by Danielle Tepper. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER In the 105 yearsContinue reading "JA, YOU CAN GET A REAL DANISH HERE"
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July 31st, 2012 @ 11am
Patti Siciliano plans to relocate her 14-year-old store to 7 Broad. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Funk and Standard, a retailing stalwart through Red Bank’s economic ups andContinue reading "FUNK AND STANDARD HEADS NORTH ON BROAD"
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July 30th, 2012 @ 8am
GOOD VIBES: ALEX AND ANI CRYSTALIZES
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Set to open at 12 Broad Street in Red Bank Monday is Alex and Ani, the latest in a chain of jewelry stores whose products, the company says, are infusedContinue reading "GOOD VIBES: ALEX AND ANI CRYSTALIZES"
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July 16th, 2012 @ 10am
CHURN: COMICS, FURNITURE, BURGERS & MORE
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The reality show about comic book aficionados is being taped once again at Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash as well as at 28 Broad Street, above. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "CHURN: COMICS, FURNITURE, BURGERS & MORE"
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July 11th, 2012 @ 3pm
CUPCAKES GO GLUTEN-FREE AT POSH POP
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A passerby checks out the desserts at Posh Pop. (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER His high school sweethearts Krizha Bayacbacao and Matthew Pytel had always dreamedContinue reading "CUPCAKES GO GLUTEN-FREE AT POSH POP"
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June 28th, 2012 @ 12pm
YO! WASSUP WITH ALL THE FRO-YO?
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The newest entry in Red Bank’s yogurt wars is Yo Mon, above. Below, the self-serve bar at Kravings. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Pizza counters, costume jewelers, cupcake shops,Continue reading "YO! WASSUP WITH ALL THE FRO-YO?"
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June 1st, 2012 @ 11am
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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.